Florida Decrees “Abstinence Only” Sexual Education, Bans Using Photos Of Human Reproductive Anatomy

The Orlando Sentinel reports:

Florida has told school districts around the state that they may not teach teenagers about contraception, show them pictures depicting human reproductive anatomy or discuss topics such as sexual consent and domestic violence, according to district officials and an advocate for comprehensive sexual health education.

As a result, Orange County Public Schools plans to scrap its own high school sex education plans and instead use a state-approved textbook that focuses on abstinence.

Karen Castor Dentel, a member of the Orange County School Board, said the state’s instructions mean students will glean information from their phones and their friends rather than reputable sources.

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FLORIDA. State now mandating local school districts use abstinence-based sex ed: “they may not teach teenagers about contraception, show them pictures depicting human reproductive anatomy or discuss topics such as sexual consent and domestic violence.” https://t.co/YFdRBkeYvo

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So let me get this right:

❌ NO Sex Ed
❌ NO Discussion of contraception
❌ NO Books
❌ NO Abortion
❌ NO Healthcare
❌ NO Medicaid
❌ NO Children feeding money

Desantis, “We are going back.” https://t.co/jaQJ6BvhRR

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